Ben2008 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi, how can i make shadows (darken) or light (lighten) parts of an image. I think like a brush and the spots that i "brush" get slowly dark... i dont know the name or keywords of these techniques, but i think you know what i mean. If i brush an area, i cant coloring it, i just overpaint(??) it. How can i for example coloring on a grey image eyes blue, but keeping the dark and light values? It is like "curves" but not for an area, but for my brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 use your brush on a new (blank) layer, then use layer opacity & the blending modes (multiply, additive, overlay, etc.) to add the subtle shading you desire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben2008 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 why is there no special paint brush for that job ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I can think of no good reason for there to be one, when one has the capability of using blending modes. There's infinite possibilities when you use blending modes...you can duplicate the same layer a number of times, and use a different blend mode on each for some spectacular results. But if you think it would be a good idea, then feel free to write one...someone else might agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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